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Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2024/2025
by
Pokapoka124
on 20/11/2024, 20:39:30 UTC
I don't see a lot of news about the development of the 115 indictment issue about Man City. But today this news came out by accident, I read Nick de Marco KC sports lawyer. He argued that when one of those cases is proven true, Man City should not be relegated. The best thing is the point deduction like the one obtained by Everton. Remember this case began in 2023 with a closed trial. Until now there is no clear news. It is estimated that this problem will be resolved early this December.

Source:
1. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-city-charges-verdict-mendy-34131625
If Manchester City are found guilty of the 115 charges, they should face the same punishment as other teams who broke the same rules. I disagree with the sports lawyer, if he had said the trophies they won cannot be taken away from them, I would agree but not this. If Manchester City are found guilty, the amount of points deducted could automatically send them to relegation. If the allegations are true then they should serve the full punishment. Allowing leniency in these cases could undermine the credibility of the governing bodies.